Avionics Systems Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Starbase, TX
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Avionics Systems Engineer (Starship)

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Join the Starship Avionics Systems & Operations team at SpaceX as an engineer responsible for the entire lifecycle of avionics systems on Starship vehicles, from design and testing to launch and recovery. You will work closely with a cross-functional team to develop new capabilities, troubleshoot issues in real-time during operations, and ensure system integrity through rigorous testing and analysis. Key skills include experience with electrical component design, proficiency in software tools like Matlab or Python, and expertise with 3D CAD software. The role demands strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines while ensuring safety and reliability of avionics subsystems on high-consequence systems.

Skills

Matlab C++ Python 3D CAD software CI/CD Multimeters Oscilloscopes Power supplies RF Video Git Jira Confluence

What you'll do

Represent the Starship avionics system throughout integration stages from production to launch.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical hardware issues on tight deadlines and drive future improvements.
Support vehicle pad and flight operations as an avionics operator for real-time issue resolution.
Develop new avionics vehicle architectures that minimize mass, cost, and labor requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and test electronic components in Starship vehicles.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or math.
1+ years experience with electrical component design and system level integration/testing.
Competence using electrical test equipment like multimeters and oscilloscopes.
Experience troubleshooting sensors, actuators, and electrical components.
Software fluency enabling automation of tasks with tools like Matlab, C++, Python.